Ridicule (UK)

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Wit is the ultimate weapon
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 98 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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Synopsis:
A poor nobleman has a plan to rid his homeland of its disease infested swamp. To do this he needs backing and so heads to the court of King Louis XVI in a bid to solicit aid. He soon discovers that the worthiness of the plan itself will not grant him an audience with the King, at Versailles the sharpness of ones` wit is what gets you noticed. Those found lacking in the art of wordmanship are maliciously despatched.

Patrice Leconte`s lavish, superbly written costume drama was a BAFTA winner and nominated for both an Oscar and a Palm D`Or.

Special Features:
The story of Ridicule (52 minute making of)

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 French

Subtitle Tracks:
English

Directed By:
Patrice Leconte

Written By:



Starring:
Urbain Cancelier
Jacques Mathou
Carlo Brandt
Bernard Dhéran
Bernard Giraudeau
Judith Godrèche
Fanny Ardant
Jean Rochefort
Charles Berling

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